angry
gb/ˈæŋɡɹi/ us/ˈæŋɡɹi/
A2
English
~ 2200
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
state
1
feeling very upset or annoyed
Feeling very upset because something bad or unfair happened.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is angry [about/at/with something/someone]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angry at' and 'angry with'. Both are correct, but 'angry with' is more common for people, 'angry at/about' for situations or actions.
Synonyms
mad (Common in American English for feeling angry, but can also mean 'crazy' in other contexts.)
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upset (Less intense than 'angry', often includes sadness or disappointment.)
Antonyms
calm (Describes a peaceful state without anger.)
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pleased (Indicates satisfaction or happiness instead of displeasure.)
Collocations
angry with someone
|angry about something
|angry reaction
|angry crowd
|angry tone
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She was angry with her brother for breaking her phone.
- The teacher looked angry when the students arrived late.
- He was angry about the unfair decision.
- An angry crowd gathered outside the building.
- I get angry when people lie to me.
Learner examples
- I am angry with my friend.
- She is angry about the noise.
- He is angry with his boss.
- They are angry about the delay.
- The man is angry at the waiter.
adjective
B1
property
2
looking fierce or threatening
Looking dangerous or full of anger.
Synonyms
menacing (Suggests a threatening appearance, not necessarily emotional anger.)
Antonyms
gentle (Having a mild and non-threatening appearance.)
Collocations
angry clouds
|angry waves
|angry look
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The dog gave me an angry look.
- Dark, angry clouds gathered over the city.
- He stared at me with angry eyes.
Learner examples
- The dog has an angry face.
- I see angry clouds in the sky.
- He has angry eyes.
adjective
B2
property
3
inflamed and red due to irritation
Red and painful because of sickness or injury.
Synonyms
inflamed (Technical/medical term for red and swollen due to infection or irritation.)
Antonyms
healed (No longer inflamed or sore.)
Collocations
angry rash
|angry wound
Themes
health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The cut on his leg looked angry and infected.
- She had an angry rash on her arm.
- His skin was angry after too much sun.
Learner examples
- The cut looks angry.
- I have an angry rash.
- Her skin is angry from the sun.
Grammar
Dictionary form
angry
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡɹi/
US/ˈæŋɡɹi/
Syllables & stress
angry (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (angry)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: angry
- Comparative: angrier
- Superlative: angriest
Word family
Expressions
angry with yourself
1/ˈæŋɡɹi wˈɪθ jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
feeling anger toward oneself
Feeling upset because you did something wrong or made a mistake.
Examples
- I was angry with myself for forgetting her birthday.
- He felt angry with himself after losing the keys.
make someone angry
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈæŋɡɹi/
fixed phrase
cause someone to feel anger
To do something that makes a person feel very upset or mad.
Examples
- His rude comment made her angry.
- Losing the game made them angry.
make someone angry enough to [do something]
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈæŋɡɹi ɪnˈʌf tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
anger causing further action
To make someone so mad that they do something because of it.
Examples
- The unfair rule made students angry enough to protest.
- His behavior made her angry enough to quit.